Declarations

Friend and Colleague “We are devastated that all hope is lost, but we also find a sense of closure in knowing that we can lay to rest our dear friend and colleague with the dignity and respect she deserves.” —Chrissy …

A Crime Epidemic “The increasing value of copper has made it a valuable commodity, and subsequently an attractive target for criminals. … This is a crime happening throughout the state, and it’s costing our citizens hundreds of thousands of dollars …

Complex Investigation “They’re going to treat it as suspicious until they find out it isn’t.” —Norwich, Connecticut Police Capt. Timothy Menard, commenting on the investigation into a massive fire at an apartment complex in the town. The blaze leveled a …

Fees Increase Debate “The department’s creation of this information is funded by taxpayer dollars, and this information was not intended to help private companies increase their profit margins.” —Missouri Revenue Director Omar Davis comments on a suit by three businesses …

Judge in Awe “I have never experienced anything like these 124 cases in my 15 years on the bench. These cases have generated a tremendous amount of publicity, both in West Virginia and nationally. These are not run-of-the-mill lawsuits, like …

Unfunded Mandates “Bear in mind, all of these regulatory efforts must be funded — at the expense of the states and at the expense of Main Street insurance agents.” —Kenneth R. Auerbach, president-elect of the National Association of Professional Insurance …

Design, Not Default “If you talk to a lot of people in insurance companies, they’ll tell you that their career in insurance started by default, not by design. It helps to be able to find people earlier and sooner, to …

Agent of Change “Taking a bad agent out of the marketplace ensures consumers are protected from unscrupulous and fraudulent behavior.” —Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Thomas R. Sullivan, commenting on the case of an insurance agent who forged clients’ signatures and held …

Bad Faith Blues “It is good for consumers … it will help them get what they paid for, which is our goal. But it also recognizes the industry’s needs. It gives them some ability to have some understanding and some …

Can’t Prove Fraud “Judge Senter has confirmed what we have been saying all along – this is a basic wind/water dispute and plaintiffs cannot prove fraud.” —State Farm spokesman Jonathan Freed said April 21 after a federal judge dismissed claims …